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Welcome to the CIVL 498C Life Cycle Assessment course wiki!

This page contains the Syllabus, Objectives and Schedule information.
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Course Syllabus



Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of CIVL 498C, students will be able to:

• Understand international standards and methods guiding life cycle assessment (LCA) studies.
• Identify major organizations involved in the development of LCA practice.
• Interpret and provide critical feedback on LCA studies and claims to sustainability.
• Operate whole building LCA software, Environmental Impact Estimator.
• Use LCA to inform low impact building designs and obtain recognition from standards.

Course Schedule